should possess a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (Highest Distinction) or its equivalent. Applicants in their final undergraduate year must provide documentation indicating they are on track to achieve this level of academic performance.
Nationality: While there are no nationality restrictions, preference is given to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.
Scholarship Benefits:
• Monthly Stipend: The stipend varies based on citizenship and field of study:
• Singapore Citizens:
• STEM Disciplines: Up to S$6,700
• Social Sciences & Humanities: S$4,400
• Singapore Permanent Residents:
• STEM Disciplines: Up to S$6,500
• Social Sciences & Humanities: S$4,200
• International Students:
• STEM Disciplines: Up to S$6,300
• Social Sciences HumanityS$4,000
These stipends are effective from January 2024.
• Additional Allowances:
• Conference Allowance: Up to S$4,000 per financial year
• Book Allowance: Annual grant of S$500
• IT Allowance: One-time allowance of S$1,500
• Thesis Allowance: One-time allowance of S$600, disbursed during the final year of scholarship renewal
• Tuition Fees: The scholarship covers the annual tuition fee.
• Accommodation: Priority is given for subsidized campus accommodation.
Application Period:
For the Academic Year 2025-2026 (August 2025 and January 2026 intakes), applications are open from November 4, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Applicants to the National Institute of Education (NIE) can apply from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Application Process:
Prospective candidates should prepare the following documents:
• Resume
• Educational Certificates and Transcripts
• Test Scores (e.g., GRE, IELTS)
• Recommendation Letters
It is highly recommended to identify a potential supervisor before applying. If not, the respective school will appoint one based on the applicant’s research interests.
Additional Information:
• International students whose medium of instruction was not English may need to provide IELTS or TOEFL scores. A valid GRE/GMAT score is required for applicants who are not graduates of Autonomous Universities in Singapore.
• The scholarship is tenable for one year initially and is renewable subject to good progress, up to a maximum of four years for PhD candidates.
• There is no bond attached to the scholarship.
For detailed information and to apply, visit the official NTU page:
Embarking on a PhD journey at NTU under the NPGS offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in a vibrant academic environment.
Benefits of the Scholarship
The NPGS offers comprehensive financial support, making it a highly sought-after program:
- Monthly Stipend:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) disciplines: Up to S$6,700 for Singapore Citizens and S$5,000 for international students.
- SSH (Social Science & Humanities) disciplines: Up to S$4,400 for Singapore Citizens and S$4,000 for international students.
- Conference Allowance: Up to S$4,000 per financial year.
- Book Allowance: Annual grant of S$500.
- IT Allowance: One-time grant of S$1,500.
- Thesis Allowance: One-time allowance of S$600, disbursed during the final year.
- Tuition Fees: Fully covered for the duration of the scholarship.
- Accommodation: Priority for subsidized campus housing.
The scholarship tenure is up to four years, subject to good academic progress.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to candidates of all nationalities, with preference for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.
- Must have achieved Honours (Highest Distinction) or its equivalent at the Bachelor’s level.
- Final-year undergraduate students must provide documentation indicating they are on track to achieve Honours (Highest Distinction) or its equivalent.
- International students may need to perform teaching or laboratory supervision as part of the Graduate Assistantship Programme (GAP).
Degree Type
The NPGS is exclusively for candidates pursuing PhD programsat NTU. Master’s degree programs are not included under this scholarship.
- Apply: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/graduate/financialmatters/scholarships/npgs#Content_C018_Col00
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2024.
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